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"Getting Away with Torture?"

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students discuss what they know about the abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib. They research policy memos and assess their influence on military personnel. They identify the Geneva Conventions rule on the treatment of prisoners as well.
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Prisoners in Another War

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the role of the Geneva Convention. For this world history lesson, students investigate primary sources that prompt them to consider the evolution of the Geneva Convention.
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Lesson 3: U.S. Neutrality and the War in Europe, 1939-1940

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students examine the U.S. neutrality policies that preceded American involvement in World War II. In this World War II lesson plan, students explore the events in Europe from 1939 to 1940 and Roosevelt's decision to give military aid to...
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Aztec Culture and Lifestyles

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the lifestyles of the Aztecs. In this ancient culture lesson plan, students jigsaw into groups that divide up various aspects of Aztec culture. Students reform as a class in order to discuss and share their findings.
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The Art Of War

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students analyze the military, business, and political implications of Sun Tzu's book The Art of War. For this literature lesson, students read and discuss the novel prior to interviewing business people about business practices that...
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What Makes a General?

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore the duties of commander-in-chief. In this George Washington lesson, students research Revolutionary War military leaders and examine the relationships they had with George Washington. 
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Bridging the gap between the U.S. and Cuba

For Teachers 11th
Eleventh graders examine the events that led to the strained relationship between Cuba and the United States.  In this US History lesson, 11th graders create an illustrated timeline of Cuba-U.S. relations.  Students write an...
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A Nation Counts

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars explore the functions of the U.S. Census. In this civics lesson plan, students understand the origins of the census and its role in U.S. history, recognize the political importance of apportionment based purely on...
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Women's Roles in World War Two

For Teachers 5th - 10th
Students explore the various roles of women in the armed forces and their experiences at work. They discuss stereotypes of men and women during World War Two. They read extracts of stories from World War Two in small groups and report...
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Master Spy

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students explain that a code is a system of symbols, letters, words, or signals that are used instead of ordinary words and numbers to send messages or to store information. They practice deciphering a variety of secret codes used in...
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Diplomatic Relations

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Learners discuss the Phillipines and its political history with the United States. Then, after careful examination of a 2004 hostage situation in Iraq, they write papers analyzing the decision made by then Filipino President Gloria...
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An Issue of Loyalty: Exploring the Treatment of Japanese Americans During World War II

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students consider the meaning of loyalty. They explore the history of Japanese in the United States. and consider the meaning of citizenship. They create a presentation for the class. It can be a poster, Power Point or other...
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President Who? Forgotten Founders and Their Capitols

For Teachers 7th - 11th
Students explore the beginning of the United Colonies that were formed in 1774.  In this history instructional activity, students discuss the Articles of Confederation and then answer questions about the events surrounding the...
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The Freedom to Fight

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers study the African American troop experiences in the Civil War. In this American history lesson, students examine primary and secondary sources regarding the experiences and contributions of African American soldiers who...
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Black American Soldiers in the Civil War

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the actions needed to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.  In this US History lesson, 8th graders analyze documents pertinent to the Congressional Medal of Honor.  Students examine the process of...
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The Battle of the Bulge

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students research the events and results of the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. As a class, they discuss the role of the military in the entire European theater and write a paper describing the situations and conditions the...
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The Cuban Missile Crisis

For Teachers 8th - 12th
Students explore facets of the Cold War. In this Cold War history lesson, students research a Cold War event in order to write a news story about the events that features direct quotations and images.
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Whites of their Eyes

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students analyze the steps that lead to the Revolutionary War. They view an eye exam chart to illustrate how important it is to focus on your end destination and see how difficult it is to focus on over time and the retelling of a...
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Ancient Greece Unit Test

For Students 6th - 10th
For this World History worksheet, students answer various question types on a test on Ancient Greece. Students select the correct word to fill in blanks, circle letters for the best answer, and complete five essay or short answer...
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In Praise of Political Parties

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers research a political party and prepare a report about its history, philosophy, and the party's position regarding two major political issues. They complete a variety of additional creative activities regarding their party,...
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Missionaries, Expansionism, and The Philippines

For Teachers 10th - Higher Ed
Students examine the quality of sources in research in the process of gaining an understanding of the Spanish American War, American expansionism, and the role of missionaries in history. They meet in groups to provide an audio/visual...
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Julio-Claudian Emperors

For Students 6th - 8th
In this Roman history activity, middle schoolers read an excerpt about the emperors of the Roman empire between 27 BC and AD 476. They research on the Internet the website given to find the answers to the first six questions. Once the...
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American Responses to the Armenian Genocide

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Young scholars examine World War I war crimes. In this world history instructional activity, students use primary and secondary sources to research and understand the action taken by the United States during the Armenian Genocide. Young...
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Wives and Mothers in WWII

For Teachers 8th
Eighth graders explore the effect of World War II from a financial standpoint. In this World History instructional activity, 8th graders review World War II through teacher lecture, reading and viewing pictures and cartoons, then discuss...

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